CURTANA


Meaning of CURTANA in English

n. Brit. an unpointed sword borne before English sovereigns at their coronation, as an emblem of mercy.

[ ME f. AL curtana (spatha sword) f. AF curtain, OF cortain name of Roland's similar sword f. cort short (as CURT) ]

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